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A Night to Remember
On February 6th, a dream came true for an HCO individual and her dedicated staff! Joan had the incredible opportunity to see one of her favorite celebrities from Dance Moms, JoJo Siwa. She was absolutely over the moon and loved attending JoJo’s show at Winona State University. To get ready for the big night, Joan had so much fun doing her hair and makeup JoJo-style, adding extra sparkle and flair to match her favorite star. With VIP access, Joan and her staff, Vanessa, enjoyed a special meet-and-greet experience, and the smile never left Joan’s face. The event included a Q&A session where JoJo shared stories about her life and experiences. When the crowd tried to convince her to sing, JoJo playfully declined but surprised everyone by giving a sneak peek of a brand-new song she is working on, coming in March! The crowd also encouraged [...]
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